Sharobel and Bleeding: What Users Say

• Bod...
• November 18, 2020

For Birth Control "I was on the combo pill and switched to Sharobel because of high blood pressure. Since I was moving from one birth control to another and had skipped the placebo pills on the combo pill, I got immediate protection from pregnancy; however, on the 7th day of the minipill, I started bleeding. It was probably the worst bleeding I've ever gotten in my life. I'm 30, FYI. I bled for a good 10 days and expelled massive blood clots, and on some days, I would fill my menstrual cup in about an hour. It was a nightmare. I decided to persevere and this morning, I woke up with no bleeding. My breakthrough bleeding stopped. I'm in disbelief. I think the pill has finally kicked in. I've been taking the pill at exactly 7 a.m. every morning. The latest I took the pill was 7:03 a.m. I'll keep you posted on my progress with this pill, but I'm hopeful that I'll have a better experience with this pill."

• Ano...
• January 1, 2016

For Birth Control "The first two weeks were perfectly fine. I feel like my breasts got bigger/fuller, but they became really sensitive and sore all the time. Then about the third week came around, and I missed one pill by a little bit, and I haven't stopped bleeding since. (I've been bleeding for three weeks straight with unusual dark colored discharge.) Also, my skin and just about everything feels super dry compared to normal. Haven't gained weight or gotten zits, so I guess that's okay. Drive is through the roof, but I can't do anything. :^( Hoping this bleeding will stop soon. Might go to the doc."

• Lor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2018

For Birth Control "I was on the Patch for 2 years and had almost no side effects, besides slight weight gain. I had no acne, cramping, mood swings, etc. My periods were super light and only lasted 3-4 days and were extremely regular. I had to switch though, because it didn't stick on very well. I can't take estrogen due to a certain kind of migraines, so my doctor prescribed Sharobel. I was fine the first week or two, no real side effects except that my boobs got huge. But ever since then, I have been bleeding heavily like every other week. I'm moody and breaking out, and the cramps are awful. I've been on it since January, and it has only gotten worse. Hoping that people are right and that my hormones level out and adjust to not having estrogen in another month or two..."

• jfe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been on this medication for about 3 months now, and I haven't had a period at all. I had abnormal bleeding for an entire month, and then it stopped completely. As a person who relies on their period heavily as a reminder that they aren't pregnant, I don't like this medication. The cramps while the bleeding occurred were horrible. I will be changing my birth control medication back to high hormones, despite my migraines."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2017

For Birth Control "I currently delivered a baby boy on September 4. Within that time, I would bleed on and off. Some days darker than most. Around my 5th week, the spotting had just about disappeared to very light pink, hardly noticeable. I was prescribed these pills because I am breastfeeding. I started on Sunday as told by my doctor. By Wednesday or Thursday, I was bleeding as if I had just delivered a baby again. Along with that, cramps came along. Reading these reviews, I honestly don't think I can last with bleeding for months at a time. Already, it's become stressful and unpleasant with all this bleeding. I'll be asking my doctor if there is anything else that can be prescribed."

• Lia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2018

For Birth Control "I started taking this pill in October of 2017. I was on it for about 2 1/2 to 3 months before I stopped it because I hated the fact that I bled and spotted for about 18 days. I started the pill again about a month or two later. I've been on it for almost 2 months now, and I'm still experiencing longer periods and spotting for two weeks or longer. I've gained a bit of weight, but not sure if that's from the pill or not. Overall, I don't have any side effects other than the crazy amount of time I bleed and spot and some bloating. I'm trying to stick it out for at least a few more months to see if the spotting will stop, if not, I'm definitely not staying on the pill."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 12, 2015

For Birth Control "The first 4 or so months on this pill were atrocious. Like everyone says... bleeding/cramping/spotting that did not stop for longer than a few days here and there... but I didn't get any other side effects, which is the only reason I stuck with it. Things finally evened out about 5 or 6 months, and I'll either get a normal period or nothing at all. The only possible side effect now is it seems I get night sweats around the time I would be PMSing, but I got those before this pill. So that could just be me. I also have fibroids and had zero hope for this working for heavy bleeding since Mirena and Lysteda both failed me. I'm happy for now, hopefully it doesn't turn against me!"

• Jax...
• August 10, 2016

For Birth Control "I had severe preeclampsia at the end of my pregnancy that did not go away after birth. My doctor prescribed this birth control because it doesn't raise your blood pressure like combo pills do. So I waited 7 weeks postpartum to start the pills. As soon as I started them, I started to bleed, and I didn't stop bleeding for 8 straight weeks. Apparently, this happens to many people, and it's the lack of estrogen in the pills that makes it happen. I didn't have too many other side effects from these, however. Most birth control pills make me crazy, these didn't, so at least there is one good thing about them. But I did stop taking them. Now I'm going to start Tri-Linyah, wish me luck."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 27, 2018

For Birth Control "I was prescribed this because I had my baby in December and was breastfeeding. It is the only birth control I've ever been on, but I think I can safely say it is by far the worst one! Not only have I been bleeding 25 days out of the month, but I've gotten my period 3 times in just one month, and it's even heavier than before! Add constant bleeding with awful mood swings, and you get a living hell. That's been my life on these pills the past 3 months. I'm definitely switching!"

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2018

For Birth Control "This is my first time on BC and specifically this one because I cannot take a combined pill due to clotting issues. This pill has been great! No prolonged bleeding, normal periods for the last four months. This is my fifth month on it and I am only spotting, which I am happy about. No weight gain, no acne, nothing. I’m extremely active (workout 5-6 times a week) and I haven’t noticed any weight gain, in fact, I’ve lost weight. No increased hunger. This pill has worked great for me. Don’t blame pre-existing conditions on this pill. It’s a safe alternative."

• Tro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 10, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been bleeding lightly for 3 weeks, and it smells fairly bad. I'm quitting it for these reasons and going back to my old birth control pill."